Caramelized Butternut Squash

Adapted from peanutbutterandpeppers.com

 

Ingredients

• 9 cups (approx. 2.5 pounds) Butternut Squash, peeled, cut into cubes (or frozen, semi-thawed cubes)
• 3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• ¼ tsp. Ground Pepper
• ½ tsp. Cinnamon, ground
• ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• ¼ - ½ cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray (or use a silpat, no spray needed).
3. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients, and mix until all the butternut squash is coated.
4. Place the butternut squash mixture on the baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 30 - 40 minutes, flipping half way through.
5. Place in a oven-ready serving dish (can be reheated or kept warm in the dish if needed, e.g., for Thanksgiving).